The Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Program: A Debt-Relief Lifeline for Americans with Disabilities

The Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Program: A Debt-Relief Lifeline for Americans with Disabilities

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The Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) program discharges federal student loans for borrowers with severe disabilities. The TPD program has long enjoyed strong bipartisan support, and both Republican and Democratic administrations have improved and expanded the program over time.   

Our new brief gives an overview of the program as well as a timeline of improvements and changes made over the last 25 years. To learn more about how policymakers could strengthen TPD, read our companion blog. 

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